Skin
A cosmetic finish that changes an item’s appearance, not weapon damage or accuracy.
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Float
float value · wear valueThe fixed wear value of an individual skin. Normal gameplay does not change it.
Example: A float of 0.16 and one of 0.37 both fall within Field-Tested.
Read the guideExterior
condition · wearA named band of float values: Factory New, Minimal Wear, Field-Tested, Well-Worn or Battle-Scarred.
Read the guideFactory New
FNThe least-worn standard exterior, normally below a float of 0.07. Some finishes cannot occur in this range.
Minimal Wear
MWAn exterior normally covering float values from 0.07 to below 0.15.
Field-Tested
FTAn exterior normally covering float values from 0.15 to below 0.38. Appearance can vary considerably within it.
Well-Worn
WWAn exterior normally covering float values from 0.38 to below 0.45.
Battle-Scarred
BSThe most-worn standard exterior, normally starting at a float of 0.45.
Pattern index
pattern · seedA number identifying texture placement on an item. Its significance depends on the finish.
Read the guideInspect link
inspectA link that opens a specific item for inspection in CS2. Use it to check the actual example rather than a generic picture.
Read the guideSticker craft
craft · applied stickersA skin combined with applied stickers. Its value depends on the whole composition, condition and demand.
Read the guideOverpay
premiumAn amount above an ordinary comparable item’s price, paid for a particular feature. A seller asking for a premium does not prove demand.
Listing
An active offer to sell an item. An asking price is not evidence of a completed sale.
Read the guideBuy order
An instruction to buy an eligible item up to a specified price. It may not select an individual float or sticker combination.
Spread
The difference between the lowest asking price and the highest current buying offer. It is part of the cost of entering and exiting a market.
Liquidity
How readily an item can be sold at a price close to current market levels. A valuable item can still take a long time to sell.
Net proceeds
seller receivesThe amount left from a sale after applicable sale fees. It is not the buyer’s total.
Read the guideSteam Wallet
Steam balanceCredit used for purchases within Steam. It is not a directly withdrawable bank balance.
Read the guideCash value
An estimate based on a market with money withdrawals. It differs from Steam Wallet value and must still account for costs.
Read the guideTrade URL
trade offer linkA link allowing someone to create an offer addressed to your account. It does not approve a transfer for you.
Read the guideSteam Guard
authenticatorSteam’s account protection system, including mobile authentication and confirmations. Read the request before approving it.
Read the guideAPI key
A credential for API access. Do not share it with strangers or create one unnecessarily during a security check.
Read the guidePhishing
An attempt to obtain account access through a fake website, message or authentication request.
Read the guideTrade restriction
trade lock · holdA rule preventing or delaying an action on an item or account. Check the precise message and date shown by Steam.
Read the guideOpen source
Software with published source code and a license permitting specified use, modification and sharing. It still has authors and license conditions.
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